Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.2 Graph and Write Equations of Parabolas - 9.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 624: 52

Answer

The product of $a$ and $p$ is $0.25$.

Work Step by Step

Plugging in the first equation into the second one we get: $y=a(4py)=4apy\\1=4ap\\0.25=ap$ Thus the product of $a$ and $p$ is $0.25$.
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